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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.30, 1,013.57 and 548.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.30, 1,013.57 and 548.50 is: 756.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.30 : 1,013.57 = 548.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.30/1,013.57 = 548.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.30x = 1,013.57 × 548.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.30x = 555,943.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,943.15/735.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.08

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